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Amid major corporate changes, Allergan holds sharp focus on energy management, emissions reductions

By Amy Poszywak   |  September 9, 2016

Amid a major corporate merger and divestiture, at least one thing appears to have remained constant at Allergan, according to the company's director of global energy engineering.

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Adds, cuts made to Dow Jones sustainability lists

September 9, 2016

Three major additions and three major deletions from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were announced Sept. 8.

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Midwest grocer adopts eco-friendlier refrigerant

September 8, 2016

A Wisconsin-based chain of grocery stores recently announced plans to build a new store that will use a new refrigerant blend that promises increased energy efficiency.

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Renewables, imports surpass gas use in California

September 8, 2016

This summer, California saw a significant change in its electric mix, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Agency.

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Energy storage: The facility manager's newest tool

By Janice Lin   |  September 7, 2016

Energy storage can refer to a wide range of technologies and approaches to manage power. There are a number of technologies relevant to commercial and industrial facilities, which can operate as standalone systems or in tandem with a solar PV photovoltaic installation.

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BlackRock issues climate change warning to investors

September 7, 2016

On the heels of the U.S. and China formally joining the Paris Agreement on climate change, BlackRock on Sept. 6 urged investors to factor climate change into their portfolios or face financial losses.

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Arby's reports 15% energy use reduction since 2011

September 7, 2016

In its first-ever corporate sustainability report, Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. said it has reduced energy use at its restaurants by 15.2% from 2011 to 2016.

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Ball signs 1st solar, wind deals in California, Ohio

September 6, 2016

Ball Corp., best known for its early production of glass jars and lids, has joined a growing number of U.S. manufacturers turning to renewable energy to help power their operations.

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5 signs it's time to rethink your energy strategy

By Constellation   |  September 6, 2016

In this column sponsored by Constellation, the team asks: As a facilities manager or purchasing manager, how do you know when your old strategy for buying energy is broken?

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Wendy's recognized for energy use reductions

September 6, 2016

Wendy's Co., along with its franchisee, Wendco Group, were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 6 for significant progress in reducing energy use.

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Weekend reads: Energy's campaign gifts; the 90 biggest GHG emitters; Texas wind & more

September 3, 2016

Kick back this Labor Day weekend these must-read energy stories from around the web.

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At Colgate-Palmolive, a coalescence of climate, energy goals helps drive efficiency achievements

By Amy Poszywak   |  September 2, 2016

Colgate-Palmolive's adoption of science-based climate goals is the latest example of the corporation's work that began more than 10 years ago to connect its energy and climate strategies.

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Report: Use of natural gas vehicles rising

September 2, 2016

Despite the obstacle created by depressed global gasoline prices, the use of natural gas-powered vehicles is still expected to grow gradually through 2025, according to a new report from Navigant Research.

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Study finds 14% of companies using wind, solar to avoid peak summer demand charges

September 1, 2016

A survey of more than 150 energy executives from U.S. businesses has found that 14% of companies use alternative energy such as solar and wind to supply their buildings during peak hours to avoid peak demand charges.

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Wal-Mart VP to keynote Energy Storage North America

September 1, 2016

A nod to the growing use of energy storage among commercial and industrial power users, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Vice President of Energy Mark Vanderhelm is slated to give the keynote address at Energy Storage North America conference and exhibition this year.

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Southern Power buys 3rd Oklahoma wind project

August 31, 2016

Continuing on its clean power acquisition binge, Southern Co. subsidiary Southern Power on Aug. 29 announced its purchase of a 147 MW wind facility from Apex Clean Energy.

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Utility's $4.5B request shocks Ohio manufacturers

August 31, 2016

Ohio-based utility holding company FirstEnergy Corp. has asked state regulators to approve as much as $4.5 billion in customer surcharges, Bloomberg News reported Aug. 30.

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Grand Hyatt Atlanta's hot water system goes solar

August 30, 2016

Hyatt Hotels has a 2020 goal to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions per square meter in each region by 25% compared to 2006.

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Toyota to host energy engineering conference

August 30, 2016

Dubbed the nation's largest energy efficiency conference, this year's World Energy Engineering Congress, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is being held in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 21 through Sept. 23.

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Whole Foods refrigeration system tackles emissions

August 29, 2016

A recently opened Whole Foods Market Inc. store in California showcases a new approach to grocery retail refrigeration, one the company claims is the most environmentally advanced in the country.

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Salesforce was at 37% renewables in FY'16

August 29, 2016

Salesforce.com procured 37% of its electricity from clean and renewable sources in fiscal year 2016, according to the company's recently published sustainability report.

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Weekend reads: Cannabis and LEDs; a gasoline-powered car ban; DOE program under fire & more

August 27, 2016

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web.

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Energy benchmarking pays off for NYC buildings

August 26, 2016

Mandated energy benchmarking has been useful in helping thousands of New York City buildings reduce energy use by 6% over the past three years, according to a new progress report.

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Nashville airport cuts energy use with geothermal

August 26, 2016

The installation of a geothermal cooling system at Nashville International Airport is expected to save $430,000 a year in utility costs, according to trade media publication Engineering News-Record.

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Community solar spurs corporate commitment

August 25, 2016

Joining the growing number of U.S. corporations making commitments to renewable energy, window and door manufacturer Andersen Corp. took a big bite of solar this year through a state-sanctioned community solar program.

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Quik Mart deploys LEDs, cuts lighting costs 77%

August 25, 2016

Quik Mart, an Arizona convenience store/gas station chain recently completed the replacement of existing fluorescent and HID interior/exterior lighting with solid-state LED lighting at 25 locations.

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NYT article highlights corporate energy strategy shift

August 24, 2016

With Apple recently joining Google and Wal-Mart in being granted federal approval to sell electricity into wholesale power markets, media coverage of corporate energy management appears to be reaching a fever pitch.

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Better Buildings launches new webinar series

August 24, 2016

The webinar series, which kicks off Sept. 13, features a new gang of expert speakers including representatives from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. and Whole Foods Market Inc.

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Case study: Belk's 'seeing is believing' LED pilot

August 23, 2016

This case study features the Southern department store Belk and a LED retrofit pilot program that led to a broader energy efficiency rollouts across the company, including a redesign of their entire lighting infrastructure.

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IKEA expands rooftop solar, fuel cell portfolios

August 23, 2016

IKEA is expanding its use of fuel cell systems to the East Coast, announcing on Aug. 23 plans for a biomass-powered system at its store in New Haven, Conn.

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